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TinkerCAD: Introduction to 3D Printing Lesson PlanTinkerCAD: Introduction to 3D Printing Lesson Plan
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Bonneville
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5th - 8th
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STEM
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TinkerCAD: Introduction to 3D Printing

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  • Adrift in a Sea of Plastic Unit Plan (.docx)
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Steer young minds to build better boats. Future engineers first spend a few days exploring the TinkerCAD software and completing some embedded lessons. They then design sea crafts with buoyancy in mind and print them using a 3-D printer.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

3-D printing, design, buoyancy, boats

Instructional Ideas

  • Have a presentation night where scholars showcase their final products

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the first of four lessons in the Adrift in a Sea of Plastic unit
  • Instructors need to set up a class account for the TinkerCAD site
  • Access to a 3D printer is needed if learners are to create their models

Pros

  • Includes links to videos for more information on 3-D design and printing
  • Provides a detailed pacing guide for each lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.7 RI.5.9 W.5.7 W.5.8 W.5.9.b

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